While rural holdings form the major part of the Duchy of Lancaster's estates in terms of surface area, the commercial assets, particularly those in valuable locations such as central London, make a very important contribution to the income of the Duchy.
In the financial year ending 31 March 2010, the financial breakdown of the urban portfolio was as follows:
The urban holdings comprise:
Savoy Estate, London
This historic urban estate is centred around the Duchy office and the Queen's Chapel of the Savoy, between the Strand and Embankment. The Duchy of Lancaster owns the freehold of part of the Manor of Savoy (1 hectare).
Other commercial properties
The Duchy owns a variety of commercial property investments elsewhere in London and in other urban locations in England.